Baseball (MLB, WBC, College, etc.)

Dodgers win a thriller against the Rockies in 11 innings, 7-6. :victory:

Japan vs. Huntington Beach, California in the Little League World Championship game today... 12PM EST.

gaijinmark wrote:

Unlike the current ownership, Vinny's got enough class and professionalism that whatever he's thinking, he's keeping to himself.

You are absolutely correct; Vin Scully is a class act. But wouldn't it be interesting to know what he really thinks of the McCourts and how they have ruined an organization for whom he has worked for over 60 years?

Btw, I read that recently the Dodgers mailed a survey to their season-ticket holders asking them to evaluate Vin Scully in six different categories. (they were also asked to evaluate each of the other Dodger broadcasters as well)

Evaluate Vin Scully? Really? Dodger fans should demand a survey where they can evaluate ownership.

California beats Japan, 2-1, for the Little League Championship.

Dodgers let the Rockies get ahead much too often and finally lose today, 7-6.

Clayton Kershaw wins his 17th for the Dodgers, 4-1, over the Padres.

20 wins is looking very doable now. :victory:

EDIT: The last Dodger to get this close was Chan Ho Park in 2000, with 17 wins. :sweat:

I was at the game last night. Good job by Kershaw, he was not sharp at all but still managed to get the W. He's definitely gone from being a thrower to a pitcher.

Dunno what the real attendance was because they count all tickets sold, but I doubt if there were more than 25,000 there.

The other item me and my denizens of the upper deck were discussing is what number Kershaw will be wearing after he becomes a free agent and ends up with either the Yankees or the Red Sox, because it's doubtful McCourt will be able to re-sign him.

And the D-backs have a 5 game lead over the Giants :wow:

gaijinmark wrote:Dunno what the real attendance was because they count all tickets sold, but I doubt if there were more than 25,000 there.

Not surprised.

Last Saturday's televised game against the Rockies also showed what a ghost town Dodger Stadium has become.

The other item me and my denizens of the upper deck were discussing is what number Kershaw will be wearing after he becomes a free agent and ends up with either the Yankees or the Red Sox, because it's doubtful McCourt will be able to re-sign him.

That would be really really disappointing to see Kershaw gone.

I'm still ticked off at the Dodgers for letting Piazza go. :grumble:

And the D-backs have a 5 game lead over the Giants :wow:

Lots of anxiety and discontent in Giant nation at the moment... Getting skunked by the lowly Cubs, 7-0, didn't help.

Dodgers roll up eight runs in the second inning and beat the Padres last night, 8-5.

Ethier goes 3 for 4 again and hits a grand slam. :victory:

Dodgers-Padres at noon, Dodger Stadium.

bmwracer wrote:Dodgers-Padres at noon, Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers sweep the Padres with a 4-2 win. :victory:

Dodgers beat the Pirates in a make-up game, 6-4.

0.500 here they come. :mrgreen: :beaten:

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Why didn't you turn around so we could see what you look like? :P

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Dodgers rally from being down 5-0 and beat the Braves, 8-6.

The Blue Crew hasn't been this close to 0.500 since June, I believe. :mrgreen:

gaijinmark wrote:pash

Why didn't you turn around so we could see what you look like? :P

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Dodgers win their sixth straight game, 2-1, over the Braves in extra innings. :victory: :applaud:

Clayton Kershaw goes for win number 18 tomorrow. :fingerscrossed:

Dodger defense and bullpen falters late in the game and the Dodgers lose, 4-3. :(

Kershaw gets a no-decision.

Dodgers get trounced by the Nationals, 7-2. :(

Sox lose to Toronto and lose Beckett. :sweat: It's been one rough week for them.

Jav_sol wrote:Sox lose to Toronto and lose Beckett. :sweat: It's been one rough week for them.

Not to worry. Even if they don't win the division, they've got the wild card sewed up. In fact, except for the AL West, everything's pretty much settled. D'Backs, Brewers, and Phillies with Braves as wild card in the NL. Tigers, Yankees and Red Sox are in as well.

I still can't figure out how Scioscia is doing it. He's got two real good starters in Weaver in Haren, pretty good third starter in Santana but that's it. And if you look at his starting eight, except for Torii Hunter, who the hell are these guys? Okay, Trumbo will probably win ROY but teams usually don't build their lineup around slow power hitting first basemen. I look at that roster and I say, "If this team gets to .500 they should be happy." But Scioscia's got 'em in contention again. :crazy:

Strasburg going tonight for the Nats against the Dodgers. Somebody needs to tell all these media types that want to send him straight to the HOF that the best pitcher born in 1988 is Clayton Kershaw.